Normally sugar (glucose) levels in your blood are regulated by a hormone called insulin. Diabetes occurs when there are problems with insulin and how it works in your body. This article explores how the disease can affect women in different ways....
Puberty is when your child changes to become an adolescent. It involves: sexual organ development such as breasts, menstruation (periods), larger penis and test...
The human body is 50-60% water. Hydration aims to maintain this proportion of water in the body. Water is lost from the body mostly through sweat and urine, making children particularly susceptible to dehydration....
The decision on taking any medication during your pregnancy requires a balancing act between the potential benefits and harms. A good example of this challenge ...
Genes and lifestyle are well known causes of being overweight and obesity. But there's a third factor called epigenetics that's not as well known - and it's par...
Children should walk as much as possible for health reasons. But at the same time, they need to learn how to be safe around cars - including driveways, car park...
A peanut allergy is when your child’s immune system reacts to a normally harmless protein in peanuts. Allergic reactions can be mild such as skin welts, ...
It can be upsetting if your child tells a lie. However, the reality is that lying is common for children. And it’s not because they’re bad - childre...
In 2017 pap smears for screening and prevention of cancer of the cervix will come to an end. They’ll be replaced with HPV tests, which are considered mo...
It's always good to take responsibility for your own health. But it's also recommended to speak with a healthcare professional when doing so. Do-it-yourself (DI...
